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Dorman 79374 Exterior Door Handle - Rear LeftOE Quality 60-Day Returns
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Dorman 79374 Exterior Door Handle - Rear Left

Rear Left
13 vehicles fit this part
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Fitment: Dodge, Dakota and Durango
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Dorman 79374 Exterior Door Handle

Restore the rear left door on select Dodge trucks and SUVs with this Dorman exterior door handle. It is built as a direct replacement for the original handle, with a textured black plastic finish that matches the stock look on the vehicle.

Compatible with 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota and 1998-2002 Dodge Durango rear left applications, Dorman 79374 is a practical OE-style solution when the original handle is cracked, worn, or no longer operating correctly.

Key Features

  • Exterior door handle for the rear left position
  • Textured black plastic construction
  • Matches the fit and appearance of the original handle on specific vehicles
  • No key lock hole, key pad, or key pad cutout
  • Package contents: exterior door handle
  • Dorman 79374 direct replacement part number

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota, rear left. Smooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
  • Fits 1998-2002 Dodge Durango, rear left. Smooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.

This part cross-references 55256421 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

  • Broken or cracked exterior rear door handle
  • Handle surface wear that affects appearance
  • Loose or nonresponsive door handle operation
  • Mismatch after replacing a damaged factory handle
  • Restoration of the rear left door opening point on Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear left fitment before ordering, since this handle is specific to certain Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango model years. Compare the original handle shape, mounting points, and lock-hole configuration to confirm the replacement matches your vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this replacement handle to match the original fit and appearance on the listed applications. Part number 79374 is built for direct replacement use on the confirmed vehicle years and positions shown above.

BrandDorman
Part Number79374
MaterialPlastic
ColorTextured black
Keys IncludedNo
Key PadNo
Key Lock HoleNo
Key Pad CutoutNo
Package ContentsExterior door handle

This part fits 13 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelBody TypePositionNotes
2004DodgeDakotaCrew Cab PickupRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2003DodgeDakotaCrew Cab PickupRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2002DodgeDakotaCrew Cab PickupRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2002DodgeDurangoRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2001DodgeDakotaCrew Cab PickupRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2001DodgeDurangoRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2000DodgeDakotaCrew Cab PickupRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2000DodgeDurangoRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
1999DodgeDakotaExtended Cab PickupRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
1999DodgeDurangoRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
1998DodgeDakotaExtended Cab PickupRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
1998DodgeDurangoRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
1997DodgeDakotaExtended Cab PickupRear LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

5525642179374

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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